Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 18" Crystal Crash"
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'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Crystal Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Crystal Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "These new additions to the Alpha line are very nice—quick and splashy, with lots of shimmer. The flat-top cropped bell helps to shorten the sustain and decay of the cymbals, making them good candidates for recording or for low-volume live applications where a distinct crash—but not a lot of after-ring—is desired. As might be expected, the 14" model was especially quick, while the 18" model had a significantly longer sustain than its smaller brethren."<br> | '''Review:''' "These new additions to the Alpha line are very nice—quick and splashy, with lots of shimmer. The flat-top cropped bell helps to shorten the sustain and decay of the cymbals, making them good candidates for recording or for low-volume live applications where a distinct crash—but not a lot of after-ring—is desired. As might be expected, the 14" model was especially quick, while the 18" model had a significantly longer sustain than its smaller brethren."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 37)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 37)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 17 August 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Crystal Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1348g (1999 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1348g (n=1)
Years of production: 1996 - 2005
Sound file: unknown
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "These new additions to the Alpha line are very nice—quick and splashy, with lots of shimmer. The flat-top cropped bell helps to shorten the sustain and decay of the cymbals, making them good candidates for recording or for low-volume live applications where a distinct crash—but not a lot of after-ring—is desired. As might be expected, the 14" model was especially quick, while the 18" model had a significantly longer sustain than its smaller brethren."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 37)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
